Algorithmic Trading Technology Team Lead (APAC)

Technical Skills

BASIC
Compliance
Java
Order Management
Quality Control
Shell Script
SQL
Training
UNIX

Job Description

Location: APAC-HKG-Hong Kong-Hong Kong

Equities technology, Programs Trading division is looking for a senior Java developer/Tech Lead (Vice President) to work out of their Hong Kong office. Citi’s Programs Trading platform is a java based application used by Programs traders across the region.

The role offers an opportunity for the candidate to:

Work in a truly global development team spread across NAM, EMEA and APAC
Work with business stakeholders directly on the trading floor to understand their requirements
Train/guide other junior developers in the team
The ideal candidate would be a fully hands on developer who is expected to perform the following responsibilities:

Design/develop/deliver the business, compliance and tech mandatory enhancements for programs trading platforms (Order Management Systems)
Interface with business stake holders in Asia to gather requirements, set delivery expectations and do user demos of product releases
Provide continuous improvements to the code quality, scalability, performance and resiliency of the platform

Qualifications

Mandatory Technical Skillsets:

Core Java
Multithreading
SQL/Databases
Unit testing, Continuous Integration, Code Quality controls, Test First Development
Basic level of expertise on UNIX/Shell scripting

Personal Attributes:

Diligent and hard working
Good analytical skills
Good communication skills

Nice to have:

Java Swing
Experience with FIX protocol
Experience with development of one or more Order Management Systems